Tree Rockfish

Sebastes serriceps

Body color: Dark olive above, yellowish below; sides of body w/ 5-6 distinct, vertical, black-olive bands; lips tinged w/ pink; anal fin dark.

Peritoneum color: light     Shape between eyes: concave

Counts: D:XIII,13-15, Ar:5-7, P1:17-19, GR:17-30, LLp:44-54, LLs:?-?, V:26

Occurence: Northern California - Baja California

Depth: 46 meters     Size: 40 cm     Species code: 30525

Similar species: Redbanded RF and Flag RF - red bands on light pink background; head spine 8 absent. Tiger RF - black bands on light red background coloration; head spine count differs.

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